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Evaluation of Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Who Require Bracing or Surgery Using SRS-22 Questionnaire
Led by Chinese University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2025-02-12
2000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a condition causing an unexpected curvature of the spine during the teenage years, mainly affecting appearance and sometimes causing pain or movement difficulty. Severe cases, where the spinal curve (Cobb angle) reaches 60 degrees or more, often require surgical correction using metal rods and screws. To avoid surgery, bracing is recommended for certain patients to control curve progression by applying external forces, but wearing a brace for over 20 hours daily can impact comfort, self-image, and mental health. This research evaluates the quality of life of AIS patients requiring bracing or surgery using the SRS-22 questionnaire, which measures physical and psychosocial aspects. Participants include AIS patients who either wear a rigid brace to manage their spinal curve or those with severe scoliosis needing surgical correction with implants. The study observes these patients over time, focusing on their experiences and perceptions during bracing or before and after surgery. The SRS-22 questionnaire covers five areas: function, pain, self-image, mental health, and satisfaction with care, allowing the study to track changes in patients’ quality of life. Participants will complete the SRS-22 questionnaire at baseline and again after one year to assess changes in their condition and well-being. Researchers monitor scores across the five domains to understand how treatment affects patients over time. The study involves repeated follow-up visits for both braced and surgical patients to observe their health-related quality of life and psychosocial status throughout treatment and recovery periods.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Quality of Life (HRQoL) of AIS Patients Who Require Bracing or Surgery Using SRS-22 Questionnaire
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- AIS patients who attend the scoliosis clinic and require wearing a brace, or have severe scoliosis needing surgery at their first clinic visit
- Can read and understand either English or Chinese
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients only under observation without the need to wear a brace
- Cannot read or understand either English or Chinese
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Up to several years during bracing period
Participants undergo bracing to control the spinal curve progression while their quality of life is monitored.
Periodic visits during bracing period
Duration - From surgery to post-surgical recovery period
Severe AIS patients receive surgical correction of the spine using implants and their quality of life is monitored before and after surgery.
Visits before surgery and multiple follow-up visits after surgery
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, Hong Kong
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Research Team
A
Alec Lik-Hang Hung, Dr.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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